Compare/Contrast Table Automotive Braking Safety Technologies
There seems to be a new report on automotive safety everyday. New automotive technologies help drivers maintain control of their vehicles. The following chart shows the safety features found on four-wheel anti-lock brake systems (ABS), traction control and intelligent stability and handling systems.
| 4 Wheel ABS | Traction Control | Intelligent Stability and Handling Systems | |
| Prevents wheel lock-up under many road conditions | X | X | |
| Allows driver to maintain control when brakes are fully applied | X | X | |
| Sensors detect impending wheel lock-up | X | X | |
| Pumps the brakes like a driver would, only much faster and more effectively | X | X | |
| Engages when the driver stomps on the brake pedal | X | X | |
| Prevents unwanted wheel spin in low traction situations | X | X | |
| Adjusts vehicle acceleration when driving in low-traction situations, such as rain or snow | X | X | |
| Helps drivers accelerate safely | X | X | |
| Detects a vehicle's position in relation to steering input with use of sensors | X | ||
| Monitors and compares a vehicle's movement with the direction a driver is steering | X | ||
| Automatically brakes specific wheels, allowing a driver to maintain steering control during a skid | X |
